Travelling to North Korea

[LanceUppercut]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Will you get to go to Rosie's Bar?

That was probably in South Korea.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by LanceUppercut

That was probably in South Korea.

Uijeongbu, South Korea to be specific

[Izzle]

Massively surprised this hasn't been posted. I know there are a few WBW fans on this site.

http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/20-thi...-i-was-in.html

[lazypucker]

Don't be an ignorant white guy.... like those American tourists who act stupid on religious or political issues around the world.

Also, NO manes NO. Don't try to sneak a picture or do anything that's not allowed....

P.S. I know there are many negative connotations here, but we all know what I am trying to say

[Canada 02]

First you have to check out the DMZ. There are numerous underground tunnels into South Korea. Perhaps an impromptu archaeological dig to search for bones of homo sapien

Next, I recommend a trip to Kwan-li-so. It is sort of like a North Korean Alcatraz, only still active. There are some 15000 "people" there. Outside, you can buy a bag a bread crumbs and feed the malnourished inhabitants like you would pigeons in Central Park

Last, check out Kilju county, a Nuclear test sight. Just make sure you are wearing 2 million sunblock, or you're gonna have a real bad day

Have a great time! Send a post card

[puckedoff]

Make sure not to steal a propaganda sign, even on a dare.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by puckedoff

Make sure not to steal a propaganda sign, even on a dare.

I DOUBLE dare him to steal a propaganda sign.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I DOUBLE dare him to steal a propaganda sign.

Steal a Police officer's hat.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Sounds awesome, have a good trip.

[Izzle]

Originally Posted by Locke

Steal a Police officer's hat.

Rules to live by (big image spoilered):

NSFW!

[afc wimbledon]

It's a basic cost benefit analysis, the consequence of doing anything wrong is 15 years in a hard labour camp that makes a Deep South chain gang look like club med so don't so much as breathe without permission.

[nik-]

"Hey man, remember that time we wanted bragging rights by saying we were in North Korea and now we're hammering rocks for the next twelve years while slowly starving to death? .... lol, that was awesome"

[Locke]

Originally Posted by nik-

"Hey man, remember that time we wanted bragging rights by saying we were in North Korea and now we're hammering rocks for the next twelve years while slowly starving to death? .... lol, that was awesome"

It might even be a family event!

[rd_aaron]

Not to spoil your trip or anything, but take a look at the photos & captions in the link attached. This guy seemingly had a cool experience in NK, and he also mentions in some of the captions what he was allowed/not allowed to do and what types of things could get confiscated.

http://www.m1key.me/photography/road_to_north_korea/

[Oling_Roachinen]

Don't know why you would want to go.

They try and keep up a charade but it's such an obvious unhappy place filled with poor, desolate souls. Beggars asking you for money everywhere you go, others dressing up in stupid costumes and hounding you for a couple coins that you just want to avoid. Travel too far off the one tourist road and you'll feel unsafe in dirty poverty stricken areas. Worst of all you know the place was 'created' by some of the worst individuals and some of your tourist money goes to an obvious corrupt government. I'd stay away.

EDIT: Sorry, thought this was the Vegas thread. Have fun in North Korea!

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by nik-

Why?

Because not everyone wants to go to an all-inclusive Mexican resort?

I can see the appeal. Sure it's a facade for an incredibly corrupt regime and comes with inherent risks, but it's also pretty unique place in the world being it's own terrible historical time capsule (not unlike a place like Cuba during Castro's reign). It may not be fun or safe, but it's a place that surely leaves an impression.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Because not everyone wants to go to an all-inclusive Mexican resort?

I can see the appeal. Sure it's a facade for an incredibly corrupt regime and comes with inherent risks, but it's also pretty unique place in the world being it's own terrible historical time capsule (not unlike a place like Cuba during Castro's reign). It may not be fun or safe, but it's a place that surely leaves an impression.

Because those are the two choices? All-Inclusive or North Korea?

[Table 5]

Yes, there are only two choices. Kim has decreed it.

[Dion]

Don't forget to steal a political sign and stuff it in your suitcase.

[Vulcan]

Whenever I hear of another foreigner sentenced to prison in N. Korea, I think what the #### you were thinking about to want to go there.